Frequently Asked Questions Regarding Commencement Tickets for Masters and Bachelors
Who needs a ticket?
"All guests, except infants sitting on a lap. Graduating seniors
do not need a ticket."
How many tickets can I get?
Four
Do I need to reserve tickets ahead of time?
NO
What is the price of tickets?
Tickets are free
Can I pick the section I want the tickets to be in?
All tickets are General Admission
Where do I get tickets?
1. The Commencement Fair taking place March 2, 3, 4
2. The Patriot
Center Box Office starting April 12
Where is the Patriot Center box office?
West Side of the Patriot Center
What date are tickets available?
March 2, 3, 4 at the Commencement Fairs (Fairfax and Prince William Campuses)
April 12 - May 12, 2010 at
the Patriot Center Box Office (West Entrance)
What times can I pick up the tickets at the Patriot Center?
Monday - Thursday, 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. and Friday & Saturday 10
a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
What is the Commencement Fair?
An event where you can buy your cap and gown, announcements,
rings, etc. and get Commencement tickets
When is the Commencement Fair?
Fairfax Campus: March 2, 3, 4 Tuesday-Thursday from 11:00 a.m. - 7 p.m.
Johnson Center, Dewberry Hall
Prince William: TBA
Campus Bookstore
How do I get tickets?
Bring your Mason ID or valid Driver's license to the Patriot
Center Box Office or the Commencement Fair
What if my guests need special assistance or are handicapped?
Special assistance/handicapped seating is available. Please ask
any Patriot Center usher at the Portal entrances when you arrive.
Where are the special assistance or handicapped seating?
In an easy access section of the Patriot Center near the Portal
entrances
Can someone sit with my special needs guest?
One other guest may sit with handicapped persons or those needing
special assistance
What if I need more than 4 tickets?
Extra tickets will be available only if students turn in unneeded
tickets to the Patriot Center box office
When can we get extra tickets?
May 12 from 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m., and May 15 from 9 a.m. until
the start of the Commencement ceremony
Where can we get the extra tickets that have been returned?
Patriot Center Ticket Office, West Entrance
How do Doctoral students obtain tickets?
Information about ordering tickets will be sent to them in the
mail. Tickets will be mailed to Doctoral students.